NURS 2300 - Professional Nursing Care of Patient with Acute Illness

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This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with acute illness across the lifespan. The learner will facilitate the effectiveness of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Prerequisite: Student in good standing in the nursing program and completion of NURS 1000 and NURS 1200. (4hrs lec, 5hrs clinical).